The Young and the Restless

The Young and the Restless (1973- )

RunningScripted showDrama, Family, Romance

The Young and the Restless revolves around the rivalries, romances, hopes and fears of the residents of the fictional Midwestern metropolis, Genoa City. The lives and loves of a wide variety of characters mingle through the generations, dominated by the Newman, Abbott, Chancellor, Baldwin and Winters families. ­ When The Young and the Restless premiered in 1973, it revolutionized the daytime drama. It continues to set the standard with strong characters, socially conscious storylines, romance and sensuality.

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ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) at 12:30 (60 min)

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2026-07-15Ep. #13420Jul 15, 2026
2026-07-14Ep. #13419Jul 14, 2026
2026-07-13Ep. #13418Jul 13, 2026
2026-07-10Ep. #13417Jul 10, 2026
2026-07-09Ep. #13416Jul 9, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Young and the Restless premiere?

The Young and the Restless premiered on March 26, 1973.

Who was the first actor to portray Victor Newman on the show?

The first actor to portray Victor Newman on the show was Eric Braeden.

Who was the original head writer of The Young and the Restless?

William J. Bell was the original head writer of The Young and the Restless.

What was the original time slot for The Young and the Restless when it premiered?

The original time slot for The Young and the Restless when it premiered was 12:30 pm EST.

Who played the role of Katherine Chancellor on the show from 1973 to 2013?

Jeanne Cooper played the role of Katherine Chancellor on the show from 1973 to 2013.

Who portrayed the character of Nikki Newman on the show when it first premiered?

The character of Nikki Newman was portrayed by Erica Hope in the first episode of The Young and the Restless.

Who played the role of Jill Foster Abbott on the show from 1973 to 2006?

Brenda Dickson played the role of Jill Foster Abbott on the show from 1973 to 1980, and then again from 1983 to 1987.

Who was the actor that played the role of Lance Prentiss on The Young and the Restless?

The role of Lance Prentiss was originally played by John McCook.

Which actor played the character of Snapper Foster on The Young and the Restless when it first premiered?

David Hasselhoff played the character of Snapper Foster on The Young and the Restless when it first premiered.

Who was the first actress to portray the role of Lauren Fenmore on The Young and the Restless?

Tracey E. Bregman was the first actress to portray the role of Lauren Fenmore on The Young and the Restless.

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Also known as

  • Ατίθασα Νιάτα (Greece)
  • Tânăr și Neliniștit (Romania)
  • Молодые и дерзкие (Russian Federation)

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